Is That An Aura of Wild Magic Engulfing You, Or Are You Just Pleased To See Me?

Written by Michael Coolwood

Narrated by Michael Coolwood

Queer disabled joy.

Emotional pain manifests literally around Laceco. He doesn’t know why, maybe he was cursed when he crossed the Ember Trail.

He’s tried living as a hermit in the mountains, hoping the wild magic wouldn’t ensnare anyone else. He managed a month before the wild magic teleported a new victim into his shack. He tried running, but he couldn’t get very far thanks to post-viral fatigue.

He’s drawn to the Ember Cavalcade, a nomadic caravan run for disabled people, by disabled people. Laceco needs to rest and recover, but the wild magic manifestations, the emotional pain manifesting literally, won’t stop. The wild magic seems to want something from him, and he won’t be able to live with himself until he learns what.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Release date: Sep 24, 2025
• ISBN: 9798295329616

Michael Coolwood

Michael Coolwood writes feminist cosy mysteries. His work is deeply political and his characters are driven by a desire to make the world a better place. This is partly due to a respect for passionate, caring people, and partly because cuts to the health service in the UK have ensured he can barely leave the house due to his swamp of health problems. Why not read about his books, and ongoing crises at www.coolwoodbooks.com